Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveawayLCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features DUI manslaughter charges, speeding over 100 mph, and a bicycle bandit. Anne Lang Credit: The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Anne Lang has been found guilty of driving under the influence and killing a father and his two teenage daughters in Hendry County. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Lang was found guilty of three counts of DUI manslaughter and three counts of vehicular homicide. The Florida Highway Patrol said Lang was behind the wheel when she killed 42-year-old Enedino Galindo, 13-year-old Keanna Galindo, and 15-year-old Aryana Galindo in a high-speed crash in January 2021. On March 19, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported Lang missing after ditching her trial for the deaths. She was found several days later by U.S. Marshals in Lakeland. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. READ MORE: Alva woman guilty in deaths of father, 2 kids while DUI Davin Edward Cropper mugshot Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Davin Edward Cropper was arrested in Fort Myers for fleeing a traffic stop and reaching speeds of over 100 mph. The pursuit took place late Friday night when State Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Ford Mustang for a loud, modified exhaust at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway. According to FHP, as troopers continued the pursuit, the driver “blacked out” the vehicle’s lights and traveled through intersections at more than 100 mph. Cropper was taken into custody later that night and charged with fleeing and eluding, and reckless driving. He was additionally cited for the modified exhaust. Cropper has a prior arrest on March 5 for street racing and multiple videos of aggressive driving featuring the same Ford have been posted on his Instagram, including one on June 24 with the caption “They didn’t catch me this time”. This time, however, FHP did catch Cropper, booked him into the Lee County Jail and impounded his vehicle. READ MORE: Man arrested for fleeing police, speeding over 100 mph in Fort Myers Irving Lebron Ramirez Credit: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Irving Lebron Ramirez, a man with a history of bicycle theft convictions has been arrested after allegedly being caught stealing his fourth electric bike last week. According to the Naples Police Department, a restaurant worker discovered his electric bicycle stolen on Saturday night after he finished his shift. The electric bicycle had been secured with a cable lock behind the restaurant and attached to a stand at Cambier Park. A short time after the theft was reported to police, officers located 38-year-old Irving Lebron Ramirez pushing the victim’s electric bicycle near the area of Fifth Avenue South and Davis Boulevard. A pair of cable cutters was also found on Ramirez during his arrest. Ramirez was arrested for petit theft, which was elevated to a felony due to four prior theft convictions on his record. READ MORE: Repeat bike bandit caught in Collier accused of stealing 4th electric bike